Photographer's Note

While walking on the Bordeaux quays, I discovered this big round tank with a spiraling stair well lighten by the sun.
The essence of the B&W photography: shapes, lines, contrast, and light, plus a dedicated POV.
Have a good day

Bonjour Claude,
mono colour images are not always well received on TE but this is such a good use of all the elements that make a good BW photo.
Beautiful composition and top quality presentation,perfect.
Regards Les.

Hello Claude
You've already said it all in your comment! You know I'm a big fan of b/w, and would upload more, though as Les says below, b/w is often overlooked by TE members. I hope this one isn't, as it is a very effective image: shapes, lines and tones, as you say. Nice one!
Regards
Will

Hello Claude.
A very interesting graphical picture, enhanced by your crop and the judicious contrast. It was certainly a great choice to go with the b/w here. I like the effect of the shadows of the spiralling staircase. Very well controlled highlights in the bright sunlight.
Regards,
Andrew

Hi Claude
Great vision, I admire your keen eyes to get a shot such as this. Absolutely brilliant very interesting shape and shadow patterns casted on the tank wall which leads the eye throughout the picture. This shot emphasizes lines and curves so strongly, its just the perfect graphical effect in good tonal contrast.and black and white format is absolutely the perfect choice for this type of shot. Superb shot, Congrats.
Best regards

I am trying to remember if I saw (and missed!) this place when walking along the quays in Bordeaux...
anyway - it's a graphically enticing image, spirals and curves and shadows bathed in a strange cool light, almost artificial.
I am not sure if more contrast is needed, but I would have surely gone for a "whiter" white - gray is not my favourite shade :)
c.

Hi Claude
wow, this one is certainly a photo that attracts my attention. Wish i had it in my gallery :)
the shadows work well in creating a secondary element.
smooth lines, abstract image.
well done with the architecture.
cheers
craig

Thanks for directing me to this photo, I can't believe I hadn't noticed it before!? We've obviously shared the same concept and your result is quite impressive! I really like the stark contrast of the black & white and the different perspective with this horizontal format. The alternating curves of the stairs and tower against the straight edge along the side is splendid. Bravo!